Rare Flesh-Eating Disease Ravages Adamawa: 28 Infected as Bones Erode
A disturbing health crisis has emerged in Adamawa, where 28 individuals have been infected by a rare disease that not only consumes human flesh but also destroys bone tissue.
Outbreak Overview
According to Dr. Suleiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, specimens from affected patients have been dispatched to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abuja for histological analysis. Results are expected within 10 days.
Underreported Treatments & Urgent Appeals
Though all treatment costs are covered by the state government, only eight victims have sought care at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH) in Yola. Many affected individuals continue to rely on traditional medicine, raising concerns about delayed or inadequate treatment.
Dr. Bashir strongly urged residents to seek professional medical attention and to promptly report any unusual health symptoms occurring in their communities.
From a Boil to Bone Loss
Residents in Malabu (Fufore LGA), the epicenter of the outbreak, describe the initial symptoms as appearing like a mere boil, which then bursts and gradually eats into flesh, eroding underlying bones. One patient, Mrs. Phibi Sabo, recounted how the condition began as a sore and left her with bone deterioration in her leg. Another victim, Junaidu Adamu, revealed he has spent over ₦200,000 on treatment over the past two months—without recovery.
Meanwhile, the District Head of Malabu, Aliyu Hammawa, estimated that at least 30 individuals have been affected—some are receiving care at MAUTH, while others remain at local clinics or homes.
Cracks in Nigeria’s Disease Response
This outbreak has underscored the country’s vulnerability to emerging diseases, particularly in rural areas where access to modern healthcare is limited and reliance on traditional remedies remains high. Local leaders and health officials are now pushing for stronger surveillance, improved health education, and more accessible medical infrastructure.
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